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Trump: Tara NOT Fired, Will Enter Rehab

Posted Dec 19th 2006 11:00AM by TMZ Staff

Donald the Forgiving?

In a move that shocked anyone who has ever seen "The Apprentice," including Tara Conner, Donald Trump announced Tuesday morning that he will not fire the embattled Miss USA, despite allegations of drug use, underage drinking and sexual misconduct.

"She's agreed to go into rehab. She knows that if she makes even the slightest mistake from here on, she will be immediately replaced," said Trump. The carefully coifed billionaire explained that he will use Conner as a role model. "I believe she can do a tremendous service to young people."

Fighting back tears, and with her voice shaking, Conner thanked Trump for the pardon saying, "In no way did I think it would be possible for a second chance to be given to me." She then went on to shower the Donald in compliments; "I've had a very big blessing bestowed on me. It truly takes someone with a wonderful heart, a heart of gold and a blessed soul."

Midway through the press conference, Conner briefly ran offstage and donned her Miss USA sash, proving that she's keeping her crown.

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1. you have got to be kidding me! what kind of an example is the pagent setting with a underage miss usa in rehab!

Posted at 11:17AM on Dec 19th 2006 by BMJ

2. What a crybaby....so fake, with her whiny minnie mouse impression. have some dignity.

Posted at 11:32AM on Dec 19th 2006 by From the HUMAN RACE....

3. He didn't want a black Miss USA.

Posted at 11:17AM on Dec 19th 2006 by panther

4. Shows how credible you people are. Won't bother with this site anymore.

Posted at 11:17AM on Dec 19th 2006 by Candace Peters

5. The example it shows is, if you get the help you need - you can still succeed. We all deserve second chances.

Posted at 11:18AM on Dec 19th 2006 by Me

6. Do NOT play the black card. Enough of that NONSENSE!

Posted at 11:18AM on Dec 19th 2006 by Me

7. she sounded dumb answering questions from the press. evading real issues, rolling her eyes. the donald should have just fired her.

Posted at 11:19AM on Dec 19th 2006 by kmissy

8. Way to milk that publicity, Donald. No wonder you're the world's highest paid shill.

Posted at 4:33AM on Dec 20th 2006 by Ventura

9. OMG WHAT KIND OF EXPAMPLE IS THE DONALD SHOWING THE AMERICAN YOUTH???????? GET A GRIP THIS IS JUST TO SHOW YOU AMERICA THAT U STILL CAN MAJORLY F*** UP AND YOU STILL RETAIN UR CROWN..SAD!

Posted at 11:20AM on Dec 19th 2006 by CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY:)

10. its a good decision--everyone deserves a second chance. besides, she's miss USA--what did people think she was doing in her spare time? reading proust?

Posted at 11:21AM on Dec 19th 2006 by jt

11. poor tamiko. she deserved this one. ms usa in rehab - what an unbelievable example of a role model. trump really BLEW this one.

Posted at 11:22AM on Dec 19th 2006 by Jen

12. It is always a black thing for you people. Do you ever get tired of playing that card. It is so old.

Posted at 11:20AM on Dec 19th 2006 by Peach

13. The first runner up would not have been much better in my opinion. E! followed her as she prepared for the Miss USA pageant, and after placing as first runner up. She was not a gracious loser and was in fact rude and made snide comments. Doesn't really matter though because Miss USA girls are usually the ones that can't cut it in the Miss America prelims.

Posted at 11:22AM on Dec 19th 2006 by nicole

14. I agree! Everyone goes through personal problems and if Tara seriously gets the helps she needs and steps out as a reformed person, she has the opportunity to be a role model for young girls who need help. It's about time that Miss USA wasn't flawless, it helps to knock downt he notion that she is "perfect"....and it saves her from having to pose for trashy Penthouse (a move I think she NEVER would have done)....cut her some slack and let's all hope she gets better!

Posted at 3:27PM on Dec 19th 2006 by Chris

15. I CANT BELIEVE THIS SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 4:20AM on Dec 23rd 2006 by harmony

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